The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 46,500
€ 54,800
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 3.2 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.68 %
General
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B6324S
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
17.3 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
21 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
821 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
216 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
